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The 2017 Memorial Cup, which begins Friday in Windsor, Ontario, is a paradise for junior hockey fans and scouts alike -- an annual 10-day tournament that pits three Canadian Hockey League champions against a host squad, all vying to be crowned the best team in Canada. While keeping an eye on draft-eligible players, the Blackhawks will also monitor the progress of their four prospects taking part in the tournament this year, all of whom are under contract, a rarity for the club. Highlighted by 2016 second-round pick Alex DeBrincat, the team's three representatives are competing for three of the four teams in contention.

The tournament will open with six round-robin games between Friday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 24, with three teams emerging; if necessary, a tie-breaker will be played on May 25. A semifinal game will be held on Friday, May 26, and the tournament will wrap up on Sunday, May 28, with the championship final. Full schedule can be found
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